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May 09, 2025
May 09, 2025
ACLU-NJ Responds to DHS Arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka
The arrest of Mayor Ras Baraka by the Department of Homeland Security is a shameful escalation of the Trump administration’s intimidation campaign against officials who refuse to do their bidding
May 08, 2025
May 08, 2025
Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction on Behalf of Rutgers International Students Targeted by ICE
The preliminary injunction granted today requires the government to fully restore the students’ records retroactive to the original date of termination and provides due process protections.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Apr 29, 2025
Apr 29, 2025
Mahmoud Khalil’s Lawsuit Can Move Forward in Federal Court, Judge Finds
The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey ruled today that Mahmoud Khalil can move forward with his lawsuit claiming the government is unlawfully detaining him for his political views.
Apr 29, 2025
Apr 29, 2025
ACLU-NJ Responds to Executive Order Targeting Sanctuary Cities, Officials Accused of Obstructing Law Enforcement
The Trump administration signed two new executive orders on April 28 that would target sanctuary cities and direct law enforcement to pursue legal action against state or local officials accused of “obstructing criminal or immigration law enforcement.”
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Immigrants' Rights
Apr 22, 2025
Apr 22, 2025
ACLU-NJ and Partners File Suit to Safeguard Rights of Rutgers Students Targeted by ICE
The ACLU of New Jersey today filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of six international students attending Rutgers University who have had their student status effectively terminated by ICE.
Apr 11, 2025
Apr 11, 2025
Despite Lack of Evidence, Louisiana Immigration Judge Rules Against Mahmoud Khalil in Deportation Hearing
In a decision that appeared to be pre-written, an immigration judge ruled immediately after a hearing that Mahmoud Khalil is removable under U.S. immigration law.
Apr 10, 2025
Apr 10, 2025
Secretary of State Letter to Immigration Court Confirms Mahmoud Khalil Solely Targeted for Protected Speech in Support of Palestinian Rights
The Associated Press published the letter sent by Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the State Department’s case against Mahmoud Khalil, seeking his deportation from the United States.
Apr 01, 2025
Apr 01, 2025
In Big Win, Court Rules Mahmoud Khalil’s Lawsuit Should Move Forward in New Jersey
This important decision comes after ICE sent Mr. Khalil to a detention facility in Louisiana, almost 1,500 miles away from his family.
Mar 25, 2025
Mar 25, 2025
ACLU-NJ Joins Mahmoud Khalil’s Legal Team Following Case Transfer to District of New Jersey
The ACLU of New Jersey today announced it will join the legal representation team of Mahmoud Khalil following the transfer of his case to the District of New Jersey.
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